Farmhouse stays in Sicily

Planeta La Forresteria

Planeta La Forresteria

One of Sicily's most renowned wine producers, Planeta, has
come in on the agriturismo movement and opened up a boutique
guesthouse on one their four vineyard sites. The Planeta family
have lived in the region for at least 17 generations and most are
involved in the running of the winery today, so your guide's likely
to be one of the dynasty, and you may even be invited along to one
of the extended family gatherings. On one of the gourmet
itineraries you'll get an insight into production with tours of the
nearby Ulmo winery, sample their best vintages in tutored wine and
olive oil tastings, and have the opportunity of helping out with
the harvest if visiting in season. On-site cookery classes with
chef Angelo Pumilia also take advantage of Planeta's home-pressed
olive oils - you'll realise why it tastes so sensational when you
see the ancient groves dotted around the site under the Sicilian
sun